"Calamia led a campaign pressuring organizers to recognize nonbinary participants by allowing them to register in their own division. They won. They topped that victory by winning the same division days later."
"Early in my transition, my goal was, 'I don't want to be perceived as a woman. But I'm not quite like these cisgender men, either.' It took me a lot of work to understand how beautiful occupying that liminal space is instead."
"Calamia took their campaign to the San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston marathons, helping win inclusion of a nonbinary division in those races within a year."
Cal Calamia, a transmasc runner, has significantly impacted marathon inclusivity by advocating for nonbinary divisions in major races. After relocating to San Francisco, Calamia initiated a campaign for nonbinary recognition in marathons, achieving success in events like the Bay-to-Breakers. Their efforts led to the inclusion of nonbinary divisions in all seven World Marathon Majors. Calamia's personal journey reflects the importance of this recognition, as they embrace their identity in a space that acknowledges diverse gender experiences in competitive running.
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